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Anoka County, the fourth most populous county in Minnesota, is part of the Twin Cities Metropolitan region.


The mission of Anoka County government is to preserve the public trust by serving Anoka County citizens in a compassionate, innovative and fiscally responsible manner.

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Is tomato paste a survival food? Find out how to get ready!

Birdwatching with Bob
See "Birdwatching with Bob," our new podcast about birding in Anoka County


Couldn't make it to Anoka County's "Greening Our Future" Open House? No problem. We've got you covered with this virtual tour.

 
Getting Ready to Ride the Rails
A behind-the-scenes look at the new Northstar maintenance facility in Big Lake and a candid conversation about the impact rail travel will have in Anoka County and beyond.  View it.


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H1N1 Flu - Things You Can Do
See www.ReadyAnokaCounty.us.
 
Minnesota FluLine
offers support and treatment options for people with possible symptoms of influenza. Call toll-free 1-866-259-4655. The call is free.

 

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Northstar Commuter Rail

The Northstar Commuter Rail Line, operated by Metro Transit, now offers service from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis for residents and businesses. Read more at www.metrotransit.org/Northstar/index.asp
 

Anoka County Adopt a Family ProgramSpread some holiday cheer!
Help families in need by donating gifts through Anoka County’s Adopt-A-Family program.
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Connect Anoka County

The county's community-wide broadband project.
Read more at ConnectAnokaCounty.com

 

Recovery Zone Bonds
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocated $11,466,000 of Recovery Zone Economic Development Bond Authority and $17,200,000 of Recovery Zone Facility Bond Authority to Anoka County.
Read more and download forms

 

Autism Resource Guide
The Autism Resource Guide helps families who have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with information about resources and services.
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Federal NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program)
The federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a one time special allocation of CDBG funds designated to help stabilize neighborhoods in greatest need of assistance due to the effects of foreclosure.  Read more about the NSP.
 

Foreclosure Prevention
Worried about your next house payment? Or your home equity payment? Already missed one? Or two?  Concerned about your interest rate changing?  You are not alone.  There is help, but act now as waiting limits your options.  For free, confidential information contact ACCAP (Anoka County Community Action Program) at 763-783-4880 or visit the ACCAP Web site.
 

Web Site for Responsible Homeowners Seeking Relief
The U.S. Department of Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a new Web site for consumers seeking information about the Obama Administration’s Making Home Affordable loan modification and refinancing program.
Go to www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov
 

Foreclosure Sales
A list of recent foreclosure sales in Anoka County.
 

Surplus Goods
Anoka County surplus goods are available for purchase to the general public. Go to www.AnokaCounty.us/surplus
 

Digital Counties
The Center for Digital Government has named Anoka County one of the top 10 counties nationally (pop. 250K - 500K) in providing digital services to citizens. Read about the award.
 

Download Section Corner Ties
Get section corner ties online from the Anoka County Surveyor's Office.
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Tax Forfeited Properties
For information on tax forfeited properties available for direct purchase, read more.
 

Public review of draft of Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and Children and Community Services Act (CCSA) Plan for 2010 and 2011
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Public review of draft of Anoka County Plan for Administration of the Child Care Assistance Program
Read more.
 

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Emergency Preparedness
Learn more about being prepared at www.ready.gov  Read what Anoka County is doing at www.readyanokacounty.us
  

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Download the "Let's Ride - NLX Passenger Rail" brochure

Download the Comprehensive Feasibility Study and Business Plan for Restoration of Intercity Passenger Rail Service, Minneapolis-Duluth/Superior (Adobe Acrobat format, 8.1 MB, you may have best results right-clicking on the link and choosing the option to download the file to your computer).
 

Northstar Corridor Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Download files in Adobe Acrobat format.  You may have best results right-clicking on the link and choosing the option to download the file to your computer.
 - Summary (3MB)
 - Volume 1 of 2 (82MB)
 - Volume 2 of 2 (22MB)
 - Supplemental (6MB)